Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shape-up-or-ship-out
idiom
ˈʃeɪp ʌp ɔr ʃɪp aʊt
Definition
A phrase urging someone to improve their performance or behavior or leave the situation.
Examples
- If you want to stay on the team, you need to shape-up-or-ship-out.
- The manager told the employees to shape-up-or-ship-out if they wanted to keep their jobs.
- After the poor performance review, she realized it was time to shape-up-or-ship-out.
Meaning
It implies that individuals must either improve their attitude or skills, or they will need to depart from their current position or situation.
Synonyms
- Get it together or get out
- Improve or leave
- Shape up or leave
